The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) Child Nutrition and Food Distribution (CNFD) is partnering with the North Dakota Department of Health and Human
Services (NDHHS) to implement the 2026 Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) program. This program provides food assistance benefits to households with school-age
children eligible for free or reduced-priced school meals during the summer when they don’t have access to meals at school.
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Summer EBT 2026
Benefit Card Issuance Has Been Delayed.
Cards Will Be Issued In Batches Starting May 26,2026 through June 9,2026.
We Appreciate Your Patience.
Have not received an email? Check your eligibility below.
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SUMMER EBT CHECKER
Check Eligibility
Track Benefit Status
Update Contact Information for Summer 2026.
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APPLY FOR BENEFIT
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I checked eligibility and need to apply
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QUESTIONS ABOUT ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATIONS
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I have not received an email about my eligibility
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I have not received an email about my application
Visit - https://www.nd.gov/dpi/familiescommunity/community/food-programs
Contact NDDPI at ndsebt@nd.gov
Please include the student's first name, last name, and birthdate
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QUESTIONS ABOUT CARD ACTIVATION & DELIVERY
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I am having issues activating my card
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I have not received my card
Visit - https://www.hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp/snap/s-ebt
Contact NDDHS at 701-328-2332
(Option 2 for SNAP and then Option 4 for “Questions on your SNAP EBT Card”)
